Holyoke, MA — In the wake of a devastating shooting that claimed the life of his son, a Holyoke father has become an outspoken advocate against gun violence, channeling his grief into a determined fight for change. The quiet Western Massachusetts community of Holyoke was rocked by violence earlier this month when a young man’s … Read more
Houston, TX – In a tragic turn of events, a Houston mother is grappling with the loss of her son, Demarco Ewing, who was fatally shot near a local taco truck early Wednesday morning. The incident, which has left the family both mourning and frustrated with the handling of the case, unfolded on Richmond Avenue, … Read more
DALLAS — President Joe Biden expressed his alarm on social media earlier this week regarding an incident involving a 3-year-old Palestinian-American girl who was nearly drowned in a racially charged attack at an apartment complex in Euless, Texas. The president voiced deep concern for the child and her family, stressing that such violence against children … Read more
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The tragic incident that took the life of local mother Andrea Yarbrough has left the community in mourning. St. Johns County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Shawn Yarbrough shot and killed his wife in a murder-suicide at their home in the Entrada Subdivision, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Andrea … Read more
Alton, Illinois – Kiajuana Carothers, a survivor of domestic violence, recently shared her harrowing story in an exclusive interview with 5 On Your Side. Carothers recounted the terrifying ordeal she endured after her ex-boyfriend attempted to have her killed in 2023. The perpetrator, Lorenzo Miller, was sentenced to 29 years in prison for solicitation of … Read more
London, UK – A member of the Liberal Democrats in London has raised concerns about the high number of unsolved muggings in the city, stating that an average of fifty cases go unaddressed daily. The victim of a violent attack himself, the politician highlighted the pressing issue at hand. Amidst a spike in crime rates, … Read more
Tacoma, Washington – The girlfriend of a cab driver who was tragically killed is speaking out after a Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier has been charged with murder. Nearly five months have passed since Nicole Sharkody lost her boyfriend, Nick Hokema. The soldier in question has a previous conviction for child rape. The painful loss of … Read more
Marijuana-Induced Psychosis: Woman Convicted of Killing Man Speaks Out
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – A tragic incident unfolded in California when a woman, Bryn Spejcher, stabbed a man to death after smoking marijuana, leaving him with 108 wounds. The shocking circumstances of the crime led to a conviction of involuntary manslaughter for Spejcher, who initially faced murder charges. The incident highlighted the potential risks of … Read more
Kansas City, Missouri — With his execution date looming, a Missouri prisoner on death row is breaking his silence and sharing his story. As the legal battle continues, he is speaking out about his conviction and the justice system that put him behind bars. The prisoner, who has been on death row for years, is … Read more
Portland, Oregon – A grand jury is set to convene next week to hear testimony regarding the murder of Joanna Speaks, one of five women found dead in the Portland area last year. Detectives have linked Speaks’ death to blunt head and neck injuries, despite her body being discovered in Ridgefield, Washington. No arrests have … Read more